QueenZone discussion #1151410

goinback wrote: Sounds like he's just talking about the bands touring simultaneously, he never says they're going to be part of the same show together.

mworks wrote: No way. Gene Simmons is completely dillusional about the the status of KISS. He will insist that KISS get top billing and they are an opening act for Queen+PR at best. In fact, they are an opening act for Almost Queen. I would love to see MUSE or THE DARKNESS open. Now that would be a kick ass show!!!

bmacias wrote: >...but as for who the bigger band NOW is, it's Kiss without question.  > >WITHOUT question.   queenfred, I think YOU'RE the one living in a bubble!  No way Kiss even holds a candle to Queen (even with PR).  They need a gimmick like painting their faces to be popular, but where's the music??? Anyway, it still would be nice for a double tour just for the name recognition, maybe arenas would be filled to capacity this time.  To me it wouldn't matter billing, as long as they got to play a complete set.  I'd come for the Queen set and walk out on whovever was playing next.

<2>leeregan11@yahoo.com wrote: yes KTSS r a good live band and worth seeing but even with paul rodgers on vocals with QUEEN,, KISS r not worthy of being in the same arena let alone sharing the same stage.

Queenfred wrote:

  bmacias wrote: >...but as for who the bigger band NOW is, it's Kiss without question.  > >WITHOUT question.   queenfred, I think YOU'RE the one living in a bubble!  No way Kiss even holds a candle to Queen (even with PR).  They need a gimmick like painting their faces to be popular, but where's the music??? Anyway, it still would be nice for a double tour just for the name recognition, maybe arenas would be filled to capacity this time.  To me it wouldn't matter billing, as long as they got to play a complete set.  I'd come for the Queen set and walk out on whovever was playing next.

...sorry but what exactly are you saying here? No you're right about two things- Kiss can't hold a candle to Queen -musically. And Kiss do indeed employ the use of gimmickry. But my post refers to who the bigger band NOW is - nothing to do with artistic merit at all. Kiss still sell out stadiums dude. Pub-rock and gimmicks still sell when it comes to Kiss, and this relates back to the reason this thread started. There's no way that Kiss would open for Q+pr.  Do try reading posts a little more thoughtfully. Enjoy your bubble.

mahlers.com wrote: So, a Queen + Paul Rodgers & U2 tour is not out of the question?

mworks wrote: I'd like  to see The Darkness open for Queen - might be a bit difficult though seeing as they've been split up for a year or more!!  Justin Hawkins' latest band are supporting Extreme in the UK at the moment thought - almost the same?!!! Ah, shit! I'm outta the loop 'cause it's tough to stay up to date on UK bands here in the US. Why the F did they break up?! Their last CD was awsome. Is JH opening for the same Extreme with Nuno B and Gary C?

mike hunt wrote:

<5>leeregan11@yahoo.com wrote: yes KTSS r a good live band and worth seeing but even with paul rodgers on vocals with QUEEN,, KISS r not worthy of being in the same arena let alone sharing the same stage.

that's funny,  I know a lot of people who put kiss in front of queen as a great band. I just saw a list that had kiss at  #3 and queen at #7 of the best 70's bands, so not everyone agrees with you.  I personally can't stand kiss, but we can't deny their even more popular (at least in the states) than queen are. Hi Mike, i don't doubt that Kiss may very well be a more popular touring act than Queen  now due to Freddies loss, but according to (RIAA) The Recording Industry Association of America Queen has sold something like 13.5 million more units than Kiss in the USA. So in terms of record sales they really aren't that close.

Charlie Brown wrote:

  mike hunt wrote:  

      <8>leeregan11@yahoo.com wrote:   yes KTSS r a good live band and worth seeing but even with paul rodgers on vocals with QUEEN,, KISS r not worthy of being in the same arena let alone sharing the same stage.  

    that's funny,  I know a lot of people who put kiss in front of queen as a great band. I just saw a list that had kiss at  #3 and queen at #7 of the best 70's bands, so not everyone agrees with you.  I personally can't stand kiss, but we can't deny their even more popular (at least in the states) than queen are. Hi Mike, i don't doubt that Kiss may very well be a more popular touring act than Queen  now due to Freddies loss, but according to (RIAA) The Recording Industry Association of America Queen has sold something like 13.5 million more units than Kiss in the USA. So in terms of record sales they really aren't that close.

     

mike hunt wrote:

Charlie Brown wrote:

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hey charles,  I was talking about now. Queen + paul only.  I think if queen toured with the original lineup queen would be huge.  Bigger and obviously much better than kiss. Well Mike everything is Kool And The Gang then. In all fairness though one has to give credit to Kiss meaning Gene Simmons for showmanship if not musicianship.

Lusybulsara wrote: The different between Q+PR & Kiss is : Queen has a soul and meaning in their songs and most important a big talent. Kiss has only noise and uglyness with no soul at all,just musicians who has no talent.  

KISSROCKS wrote: Well people let's stack up a little Detroit Rock City up against Another One Bites the Dust and we'll see which one is better. I am a fan of Queen too but KISS is the hottest band in the world. Queen should be honored to even have the opportunity to tour "with" KISS. Queen, if even asked to tour with KISS, would NO DOUBT be the opening act...

Marcos Napier wrote: KISS today is nothing but a franchising. Whomever agrees to paint his/her face and play some instrument, is in. Let's hope Queen doesn't turn into something like that and the names after the + stop after Paul. It would be nice to see them together though, they are probably in my top 5 (top 10 for sure) bands. Rocknroll isn't just good lyrics or musical skills - it's fun and circus too. Sorry but I wouldn't stop laughing at a QPR + U2 concert.

vadenuez wrote: [img=data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABwAAAAOCAYAAAA8E3wEAAAABmJLR0QA/wD/AP+gvaeTAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAB3RJTUUH1QUUDyoqJjAqRwAAAN1JREFUOMu1lMkVwyAMBYe0JGpCNUFNVk3k4AUwxPGS+ILxkzX8jyTH/Sfu9nrmJ3cXlnMASyWRPwd2d5XlHCBZn1BthcbRAdxTZQDI8k3mQzg11rhF+QZ9jdNOcQib6GFQYJYgCFucSRf6GsLU6wEY5yubTFqF2yq1vRwr3INXdQUWG+je1pELX4ED1wDyRAR0WfuAA9gloITyvsFMIMgYInYRqF6rO9Sqz9qkO5ilyo0o3YBwJ+6vrdQonxWUQllhXeHcb/wabMPkP2n81ocAIoLZrMqn/4y2RwP8DcQ+d6rT9ATiAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC][/img] [img=data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABwAAAAOCAYAAAA8E3wEAAAABmJLR0QA/wD/AP+gvaeTAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAAAB3RJTUUH1QUUDyoqJjAqRwAAAN1JREFUOMu1lMkVwyAMBYe0JGpCNUFNVk3k4AUwxPGS+ILxkzX8jyTH/Sfu9nrmJ3cXlnMASyWRPwd2d5XlHCBZn1BthcbRAdxTZQDI8k3mQzg11rhF+QZ9jdNOcQib6GFQYJYgCFucSRf6GsLU6wEY5yubTFqF2yq1vRwr3INXdQUWG+je1pELX4ED1wDyRAR0WfuAA9gloITyvsFMIMgYInYRqF6rO9Sqz9qkO5ilyo0o3YBwJ+6vrdQonxWUQllhXeHcb/wabMPkP2n81ocAIoLZrMqn/4y2RwP8DcQ+d6rT9ATiAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC][/img] Queen was a rock band whose members were Brian May (guitar) Roger Taylor (drums) and formerly had a singer (Freddie Mercury) and a bass player (John Deacon). Kiss was a rock band whose members were Paul Stanley (vocals) Gene Simmons (bass) and formerly had a guitarist (Ace Frehley) and a drummer (Peter Criss). Instead of touring together, they should form a new mega-group with what's left of the two former bands, which are exactly what they need from each other. And they should call themselves "Quiss"

Infallible wrote: OK Guys I'm a huge Queen fan and a huge Kiss fan, so I've got some fresh insights into all this. I was devastated when Freddie died and I needed something big to fill the void while the Queen guys found their way again and Kiss were the only band with enough of that Queen bombast to keep me happy. Both bands are and were the most entertaining bands in the world with the most loyal fans too. There are a lot of Kiss and Queen links.. Eric Singer Kiss's current drummer took over from the late Cozy Powell on Brian May's Another World tour. 3 ex-Kiss men Bruce and Bob Kulick and Eric Singer recorded a version of "Save Me" on the Dragon Attack tribute to Queen (with Jeff Scott Soto). Eric Singer also played with Brian and Roger as Queen on several occasions when Brian and Roger where testing the water live. Kiss drummer Eric Carr died of Cancer on the very same day as Freddie. Queen and PR actually have actually already 'supported' KISS on the 25th of May 2006 VH1 Rock Honors show. It was Paul Stanley that was in awe though at meeting his hero Paul Rodgers. The Queen PR/Kiss thing would be great. Queen are now the biggest UK band of all time (saleswise now outstripping the Beatles) and Kiss have more gold albums in the US than any other band (yep including the Beatles). Imagine what they could do for each other on a word tour! I beg you put your reservations aside and check out Kiss get the greatest hits, Destroyer album or the Kiss symphony concert on DVD and likewise if you're a Kiss fan do the same and listen to Queen. : )

KISSROCKS wrote: KISS is the Hottest Band In The Land...Any person or anything that says that KISS does not rock, and is not a great band, is absolutely stupid! Queen should be honored to even open for KISS...Queen without Freddie Mercury is nothing...KISS, even with replacement members, is still better than Queen and Paul Rodgers. Queen would be better if they played small clubs instead of embarrassing themselves in big arenas with KISS as the main act!!! Why don't we stack up some "Another One Bites The Dust" to "Calling Dr. Love" and we'll see who wins!